Congratulation to Terri Mestas, SAME Soaring Eagle Award Recipient

BuildIT wishes to congratulate and celebrate Terri Mestas, Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Sound Transit, as the inaugural Soaring Eagle Award recipient.

Presented by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Foundation, the Soaring Eagle Award honors visionary leadership that uplifts the A/E/C industry and inspires the next generation of STEM professionals. This prestigious national recognition celebrates individuals whose bold leadership, innovative thinking, and commitment to mentorship are shaping a smarter, more resilient future for the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) community.

Terri will be presented with this award on/at:

Wednesday, March 25, 2026Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference CenterRockville, Maryland | 6:00–9:00 PM

RSVP and More Information can be found here:

https://www.same.org/sponsor/soaring-eagle-award/#h-become-a-celebrated-and-recognized-benefactor

What This Award Represents:

The Soaring Eagle Award honors a transformational leader who exemplifies the highest standards of courage, integrity, and vision while demonstrating three key cornerstones of leadership including:

Courage: Fearless innovation in high-risk or high-impact arenasIntegrity: Trustworthy, transparent leadership rooted in serviceVision: Foresight that redefines what’s possible and prepares us for tomorrow

About SAME:

SAME leads collaboration in support of our national security priorities through a commitment to advancing three interdependent strategic goals: Drive Partnerships, Deliver Solutions, and Develop People. Founded in 1920, the Society has a storied history of uniting public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, environmental and facility management, cyber security, project planning, contracting and acquisition, and related disciplines in support of national security.